Crime & Law · India
Karnataka Minister Resigns Amid Valmiki Scam Allegations
Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra resigned from his cabinet position on June 14, 2024, following allegations related to the Valmiki Corporation scam. Nagendra, who had been re-inducted into the cabinet 25 days prior, reportedly broke down on camera while announcing his resignation. The Valmiki Corporation scam involves alleged irregularities in the distribution of funds meant for the upliftment of the Valmiki community. The opposition has linked the resignation to these allegations, while Nagendra stated he was resigning of his own volition.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The News Minute
- Centre (7): DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): The Pioneer, Times Now